Classic works of fiction and nonfiction have been read by generations of readers and have stood the test of time across decades since their original publishing dates. Many classic books are read in ...
The classics are the classics for a reason. To rewrite them runs the risk of producing something that pales or fails in comparison. And, yet, the best retellings of the classics are like fanfic, less ...
Agatha Christie. Roald Dahl. Ian Fleming. Classics are being reworked to remove offensive language. But some readers wonder, when does posthumous editing go too far? By Alexandra Alter and Elizabeth A ...